Switching Off - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

is the electrical system fully disconnected
from the power supply.
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Only switch the vehicle to de-energized
using the battery main switch if:
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
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period
it is absolutely necessary
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After the power supply has been activated,
you will need to reset the side windows
( page 79).
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Switching off the power supply
! When you clamp the connector under the
accelerator pedal, make sure that the con-
nector does not become damaged or dirty.
It may otherwise not be possible to restore
the electrical connection when the parts
are reassembled.
Battery isolating switch in the driver's footwell, on
the right-hand side next to the accelerator pedal
Remove the key from the ignition lock and
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wait for about 20 seconds.
Press and hold button ; and unplug con-
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nector : in the direction of the arrow from
the earth pin.
Clamp connector : under the accelerator
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pedal so that it cannot make contact with
the earth pin.
All starter battery consumers are discon-
nected from the power supply.
Switching on the power supply
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
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Press connector : onto earth pin ; until
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you feel it engage and the lock inhibitor is
released.
Connector : must be in full contact with
earth pin ;.
All consumers are reconnected to the DC
power supply.
Key positions
To insert/remove the key, to lock the
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steering wheel
To unlock the steering wheel, power sup-
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ply for some consumers (e.g. the radio)
To switch on the ignition, power supply for
2
all consumers, preglow and drive position
To start the engine
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On vehicles with a battery main switch, you
must first switch on the power supply
( page 136).
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Driving
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